Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 137 reviews of Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other eReaders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and size. The screen and portability are also appreciated, whereas comments about the price and performance are mixed.

usability, portability, screen, size, durability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other eReaders the Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other eReaders on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and price are generally positive. The screen and portability are also mentioned favorably. The reliability and performance get critical comments.

Sony Reader Daily Edition (PRS-900)

The Sony Reader Daily Edition addresses one of the Touch Edition's ($169.99, ) most glaring weaknesses: the lack of wireless book downloads. It also features a larger, 7.1-inch touch screen, and comes with an AC adapter, unlike its smaller brethren,...

Expensive; screen is still glare-prone and the contrast isn't as good as other non-touch-screen e-readers; battery isn't user-replaceable; can't "cloud-push" files from Sony's online store (using your desktop) to the device as you can with the Kindle;...

Though there's a lot to like about the Daily Edition, the dazzle of Sony's first e-reader to integrate cellular wireless connectivity is diminished by its lackluster screen and high price tag.

By the way, you can transfer commercial and free content to the Reader after using the included USB cable to attach the device to your Mac or PC. In fact, this is the only way to patronize bookstores other than Sony’s (you can buy from any e-tailer...

Sony Reader Daily Edition

Wireless 3G shopping and delivery of books and periodicals, larger touch screen., Excellent size to reading area ratio, and the PRS-900 is still very portable. Supports ePUB, PDF and Adobe DRM so it works with library books and Google free books among...

Price is currently higher than the competiton (though it offers more features)

The Sony Reader Daily Edition is at the top of our favorite ebook reader list. The size and screen size make for a perfect combo of portability and reading pleasure, the wireless works well and we really enjoyed the Sony ebook store experience directly...

Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-900BC eBook reader

A great read is a few seconds away,” proclaims the Sony Reader Daily Edition screen as it tries to connect to the Sony store--or to do anything else involving the unit's wireless Internet access. Unfortunately, in my tests, I had to wait a lot longer...

Great multimedia features, wireless access to e-books and daily newspapers

Oddly, even though the Daily Edition uses a GSM service, it doesn't currently support international roaming (which is the best reason to go with GSM technology). For now, at least, you can purchase and download content wirelessly only when youâ€™re in...

Sony Reader Daily Edition review

Oddly, even though the Daily Edition uses a GSM service, it doesn't currently support international roaming (which is the best reason to go with GSM technology). For now, at least, you can purchase and download content wirelessly only when you're in...

"Disappointing"

Great idea, very poorly implemented. Probably ok for reading dime store novels, but not for any serious reading.

Good concept. Open file format allowing purchase of books from multiple stores (a very good thing, see below). Simple, intuitive use interface.

Notes/highlighting feature too buggy to use. If you take notes the way any good student would on a reasonably sized book, your notes will disappear without a trace, or your notes and highlights database will become corrupt and you will no longer be able t

"Sony customer service is horrible!"

I was charged for almost $200 worth of books on the reader that I didn't purchase and they refused to refund my money! I canceled my account and I'm even getting a new credit card number so it can't continue happening.

The reader itself was a nice size.

The screen was black and white, did not have a backlight option, the pages kind of flashed whenever you turned the page. The customer service is intolerable and if you give them your credit card, watch out and prepare to be ripped off.

"A great reader that is under marketed"

This is my second Sony Reader the Touch Edition first. However, they both are great readers. I returned the Touch Edition because with me being in school there are times when I need a book quick and don't always have my laptop to shop online. The Daily...

Product Specifications

Wirelessly download books and periodicals while you're on the go with the Reader Daily Edition. An elegant 7" display with touch screen navigation, makes it a breeze to turn pages, take notes, highlight text and adjust fonts - all with the swipe of your finger. Ideal for on-the-go reading, the Reader Daily Edition is thin and lightweight, while E Ink Vizplex screen technology delivers a paper-like display, even in direct sunlight. Plus, the Reader Daily Edition has an aluminum body with an integrated cover for durability.